Karen

Norwood, South Australia

50+ bookings
COVID-19: Vaccinated + Booster
First Aid Qualified
Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Check
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About


Having an optimistic, helpful, friendly and sympathetic personality, I know I am capable to be a great social carer. I was a high school teacher and a student counsellor for over 10 years. Without telling people what I did before, nearly all of them think I was a teacher! I am self-disciplined, well-organized and always positive. Being a student counsellor for so many years, both parents and students found me I am a good listener, always ready to help and can be trusted. I am sure that everyone has his/her own story. Everyone needs to be cared and understood. Being a full time mummy looking after the family (I have 2 school-aged kids) for another 10 years can train all the everyday survival skills. Cooking, cleaning, washing, buying groceries, taking kids to see doctors, dentists, specialists, optometrists, admitting to the hospital, rushing to the emergency department, buying medication from the pharmacy, taking public transport with kids, going to the museums, galleries, local parks, swimming pools, theme parks and joining all sorts of school holiday programs etc. I also looked after my sick father when he had a critical illness and looked after my living alone mother afterwards. Now I help my senior neighbours buying groceries and talk with those who have critical illnesses. I have been ‘trained’ with all the these skills for over 10 years! I would like to share my skills like making origami, making craft, baking, teaching non-English speakers English in the community centre. I was used to teach a big class of about 40 students at high schools and a smaller group of 6 children at a Chinese school. I always enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge and skills with other people.


Work Experience + Qualifications


Certifications


First Aid Qualified
Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Check

Experience working with


Vision Impairment
Ageing
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Chronic Pain

Services


Arts & crafts
Cooking
Event buddy
Health & wellbeing
Domestic assistance

Interests


Walking
Music (listening)
Dining Out
Cooking
Baking
Calligraphy
Painting & drawing
Art galleries
Animals & Pets
Gardening
Theatre (plays, opera & ballet)
Museums
Languages
History
Science
Reading & Writing
Puzzles
Card & boardgames
Pottery
Knitting & Sewing
Jogging
Yoga & Meditation
Bowling
Crafts
Fashion
Music (playing instruments)

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Training & Awards


Offers support for Mealtime Management Plans

Offers support for Mealtime Management Plans

Received both doses of COVID-19 vaccination & booster

Received both doses of COVID-19 vaccination & booster

Social Carer Academy

 NDIS Worker Orientation Module

 Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals

 Covid-19

 Understanding Disability and Ageing

 Putting Passion to Purpose

 Connecting to Community

 Developing Practical Support Skills

 Communication and Problem Solving

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